BMW 5 Series: Remaining Particles In The Cells Of The High Voltage Battery Can Cause A Short Circuit
BMW is recalling 34,645 vehicles across multiple models (5 Series, 3 Series, X1, X5, 7 Series, X2, i8, X3, and 2 Series) sold in the United Kingdom because particles remaining inside the high-voltage battery cells could potentially cause a short circuit. BMW will test the battery charge cycles and replace the high-voltage cells if needed.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 5 SERIES, BMW 3 SERIES, BMW X1, BMW X5, BMW 7 SERIES, BMW X2, BMW i8, BMW X3, BMW 2 SERIES. Units affected: 34,645
- Reason
- A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit. Remedy: Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2020-12-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8b1fc7da-e5e7-4384-b076-5f47cd9e9fdd